0781 Napping Operator - Direct

Responsibilities

• Follow all safety standards.
• Continuous Improvement – Help eliminate waste from the process in all its forms to improve Safety; Quality, Cost (raw material usage, labor, energy) and machine overall efficiency (downtime analysis).
• Maintain workflow by monitoring steps of the process; monitor processing variables; observe control points.
• Complete production plan on time and to target, by scheduling and assigning personnel; establish priorities; monitor progress; revise schedules; resolve problems; report results of the processing flow on shift production summaries.
• Work with the Launch/Product Engineering team to ensure all new product meet internal and external customer requirements.
• Ensure all product changes are controlled effectively through the engineering change process or deviation.
• Maintain quality by establishing and enforcing organizational standards. Has the authority to stop processing if the material quality is not to standard.
• Teach and enforce Stop-Call-Wait.
• Ensures operation of equipment by calling for repairs, evaluating new equipment and techniques.
• Provides manufacturing information by compiling, initiating, sorting, and analyzing production performance records and data, answering questions and responding to requests.
• Create/revise systems and procedures by analyzing operating practices, record-keeping systems, forms of control, and budgetary and personnel requirements, implementing change through deviation or ECR.
• Maintains safe and clean work environment (Safety, Quality and 5S).
• Regular involvement with the Safety & IATF Coordinator(s) to meet the requirements of the safety program (risk assessments, audits, LPAs, & etc.) and reporting identified issues appropriately.
• Responsible for completing and achieving effective Accident/Incident investigations.
• Maintains staff by selecting, training, and mentoring employees.
• Manage Production personnel, schedule, and communicate updates to supporting team members (QC, Mechanical Support, and Purchasing).
• Complete knowledge and understanding of Dyeing specifications and ensure adherence.
• Complete knowledge and understanding of the product boundaries and Finishing equipment.
• Maintain accurate and complete all forms according to procedures.
• Segregate any product that does not meet specification.
• Report any deviations from specification to the Senior Quality/Process Engineer and Department manager in a timely manner.
• Follow directions provided in work instructions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and six months to one-year position-related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Skilled knowledge or direct experience in Dye and/or Finishing processes is a plus.